Finite element simulations of a hip joint with femoroacetabular impingement |
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Authors: | JP Jorge EB Pires PA Rego DG Tavares DS Lopes |
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Institution: | 1. ISR, Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;2. ICIST, Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;3. Clínica Universitária de Ortopedia, Medical School, University of Lisbon, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal;4. IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal |
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Abstract: | In this study, a three-dimensional finite element (FE) model based on the specific anatomy of a patient presenting a femoroacetabular impingement of the ‘cam’-type is developed. The FE meshes of the structures of interest are obtained from arthrographic magnetic resonance images. All soft tissues are considered linear elastic and isotropic, and the bones were assumed rigid. A compression of the femur on the acetabular cavity as well as flexural movements and internal rotations are applied. Stresses and contact pressures are evaluated in this patient-specific model in order to better interpret the mechanism of aggression of the femoral and acetabular cartilages. The corresponding results are presented and discussed. The values obtained for the contact pressures are similar to those reported by other models based on idealised geometries. An FE analysis of a non-cam hip is also performed for comparison with the pathological case. |
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Keywords: | hip joint impingement finite elements geometric modelling contact pressures |
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